Abstract
BACKGROUND: During transition from child and adolescent psychiatry (CAP) to general adult psychiatry (GenP) young adults with mental illness face multilevel transitions along with a risk for disruption in continuity of care. The aim of this study was to describe professionals' experiences and views of the transition process from CAP to GenP.
METHOD: Data were collected through six focus group discussions with professionals from both CAP and GenP and analyzed by content analysis.
RESULTS: The results showed a gap in transition between CAP and GenP when different perspectives and care cultures meet in a complex process.
CONCLUSIONS: Cooperation, transition planning, and a mutual understanding of care can support young adults in transition from CAP to GenP.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 103-109 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2013-May |
| Externally published | Yes |
Swedish Standard Keywords
- Health Sciences (303)
Keywords
- Adolescent
- Adolescent Psychiatry
- Adult
- Child
- Child Psychiatry
- Continuity of Patient Care
- Focus Groups
- Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
- Humans
- Mental Disorders/diagnosis
- Mental Health Services/organization & administration
